SF City Guides
The Exploratorium will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2014 by offering free admission to all visitors (not just for Mothers). All mothers—and especially Mamás Latinas—and their families are invited. Play with exhibits, enjoy mariachi music, make paper flowers, and join Exploratorium astronomer Dr. Isabel Hawkins and Mayan elder Doña María Ávila Vera for a special presentation on the more...
Join 25,000+ people to celebrate this annual three-day, free celebration of Native American cultures through traditional songs, dances and events. The Stanford Powwow is held rain or shine, every Mother’s Day Weekend, in the Eucalyptus Grove on Stanford campus. The 2014 festival takes place the weekend of May 9-11. 43rd Annual Stanford Powwow more...
Bring a blanket (and an instrument if you like) or just kick back and watch some of the Bay Area’s top bluegrass, country and folk performers as they get together for an impromptu concert jam. Pickin’ Picnic in Golden Gate Park Saturday, May 10, 2014 | Noon to 6 pm Dahlia Picnic Area, Golden Gate more...
Wear orange and join Funcheap for a food truck game watch of the Giants vs. Dodgers live from LA. Watch the game on 10 TVs inside and out with beer specials, food trucks serving up garlic fries, and win a trip for two on the Torture Towel boat in McCovey Cove during more...
Red Bull Ride + Style features fixed-gear riders facing off in both track and freestyle competitions, with the obstacles designed and decorated by iconic street artists. In the past, this event has brought together more than 50 riders from both coasts, including riders from such fixed-gear meccas as San Francisco, more...
Oakland’s very own “Auntie Social Designs” (one of our favorite business names, EVER!) make strange, creepy and downright erotic crochet works of art. Get an up close look (but not too close) at NSFW crafty pieces like vagina coin purses and the proverbial “bag of dicks” at the StrEat Bazaar more...
On Bike To Work Day 2014, Caltrain is hosting the commuter race challenge you’ve all been waiting for – bike vs. car… with a little help from Caltrain, of course. Two Caltrain employees will race to get to work from Union Square to San Carlos – one in a car, and more...
On Bike to Work Day, May 8, 2014, the San Francisco, East Bay and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalitions encourage commuters to leave their cars at home and join tens of thousands of their fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work. Morning and afternoon energizer stations will be set up to more...
Hosted by SF Weekly, enjoy the “Best of San Francisco 2014” party – a unique all-you-can-drink celebration indoor/outdoor block party held at Public Works. Get three hours of open bar from Trumer Pils, Sailor Jerry, Hendricks Gin, Milagro Tequila and Reyka Vodka plus complimentary small bites from Whole Foods, fun art activities, burlesque more...
Set your alarm and get up before dawn to witness the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from May 5-7, 2014. The most meteors will probably rain down on May 6, in the dark hours before dawn, but watch on May 5 and 7 as well. Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Tuesday, May 6, 2014 – peak around 4:00 more...
The San Francisco Lowrider Council presents the 1st Memorial Sandy Cuadra Cinco de Mayo Show n’ Shine. See 100+ of SF’s most classic lowrider cars from the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s along with lowrider bicycles, motorcycles and a car hopping exhibition. And stay tuned after the car show to watch many more...
For the 15th annual How Weird Street Faire, SoMa will be filled with art and performances, vendors, tasty food and drinks, and all the colorful weirdness that San Francisco is famous for under the 2014 “Outer Space” theme. All ages are welcome, and space costumes are highly encouraged. There will be 10 stages of more...
On Star Wars Day (aka. “May the Fourth” be with you) toy store Super7 is hosting a gathering of Rebels and Imperials alike, featuring live guests from the evil Galactic Empire, the local 501st Stormtrooper Squadron, a Star Wars Mini-Arcade, photo booth, raffle prizes and more. Star Wars Day 2014 Mini more...
Give your taste buds a sweet, spicy & creamy overhaul at the 3rd Annual Root Beer Taste Test Fest on May 3, 2014 at 6pm in Duboce Triangle. Nearly 100 varieties of Root, Birch, Spruce Beers and a healthy smattering of Sarsaparillas await you. Stop by the ice cream station for a root more...
